| 单词 | distraction |
| 释义 | distraction (once / 1030 pages) n A distraction is something that takes your attention away from what you're supposed to be doing. If you just can't keep from checking your email every ten seconds, that's a distraction that's going to interfere with doing your homework. A distraction can also be a pleasant break. If you're worried about your dance recital tomorrow, watching a mindless action flick may be a welcome distraction that helps you relax. Has anyone ever told you, "You're driving me to distraction"? When you're driven to distraction, you're so agitated you feel like you're going crazy. Distraction comes from the Latin dis-, "apart," and trahere, "drag." So distraction is when you're dragged away from your task or from your worries. WORD FAMILYdistraction: distractions+/distract: distracted, distracting, distraction, distracts/distracted: distractedly USAGE EXAMPLESSuch a minor delay may be caused by any minimal distraction: a sudden noise, a quick glance at the phone or a random thought. The Guardian(Jan 02, 2017) However, Orcutt said distraction is dire enough to warrant legislation. Seattle Times(Jan 01, 2017) The two kept in touch despite the distractions of Thanksgiving. Washington Post(Dec 27, 2016) 1n the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something Syn|Hyper misdirection alteration, revision the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification) 2n an obstacle to attention Hyper inattention lack of attention 3n mental turmoil he drives me to distraction Hyper confusedness, confusion, disarray, mental confusion, muddiness a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior 4n an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations Syn|Hyper beguilement amusement, entertainment an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention |
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